Education

  • J.D., Chapman University, magna cum laude
  • B.A., California State University, summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • California, 2008

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court (N.D. of CA)
  • U.S. District Court (C.D. of CA)
  • U.S. District Court (S.D. of CA)

Kenneth J. Zielinski

Associate

18100 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 800
Irvine, California 92612
T 949.336.1236
F 949.752.0645

Practice Focus
Kenneth Zielinski is an associate in Tressler’s Orange County office where he is a member of the firm’s Business & Corporate Services Group. In his Business & Corporate Services practice, Kenneth routinely advises and represents companies in business matters. Kenneth’s practice also focuses on complex commercial litigation including contractual disputes and business torts.

Professional Background
While studying for his law degree, Kenneth received CALI Excellence Awards in Agency and Partnership, Community Property, Contracts II, Criminal Law, Environmental Law, Evidence, and Professional Responsibility. Kenneth was also the Senior Symposium Editor of the Chapman Law Review. Prior to joining Tressler, he served as a summer extern at the Santa Ana City Attorney’s Office.

Publications & Presentations
Kenneth is an associate editor and contributing author to Tressler’s business law newsletter—California Business Law Confidential—which is a primary source for legal trends and hot topics impacting business and risk managers in California.

In addition, he co-authored the Tressler article, “Summary of Coverage Rules and Their Practical Application for Environmental Claims Under California Law.”

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Orange County Bar Association, Member
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association, Member

Community Involvement

• San Diego Rock’n’Roll Marathon, Tressler Relay Team Captain, 2010
• Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Participant, 2010—2011
• California Coastal Cleanup Day Volunteer—Upper Newport Bay, 2011
• OCBA Orangewood Children’s Home Visit Volunteer, 2011

Personal
Prior to his legal career, Kenneth was a member of the U.S. National Cycling Team from 1996-1999 and the 1996 U.S. Junior National Team Pursuit Champion. In addition, he lived in France and was a member of the U.C. Nantes Atlantique Cycling Team in 1998.
Kenneth J. Zielinski
Tressler LLP
18100 Von Karman Avenue
Suite 800
Irvine, California 92612
Phone 949.336.1236
Fax 949.752.0645